1. SARAH HELLMANN
1915 Matunuck SchoolHouse Road, South Kingstown RI 02879
Phone (401) 824-9930 * Hellmannes1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dedicated BSN graduate, seeking employment as a Staff Nurse in order to successfully transition into professional nursingwhi le
continuingto excel in clinical skills,further my education, and make itpossibleto provide individualized,compassionatecarefor
patients to obtain their highestquality of life.
EDUCATION/SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS__________________________________________________________ _______________
 University of Rhode Island,Kingston,RI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA: 3.62/4.0, Dean’s List Expected Graduation:May 2016
 Honors: The National Society of CollegiateScholars (NSCS) 2012-Present
o URI Honors Program 2011-Present
 Citizen’s Scholar with Recognition from the RI House of Representatives 2011, 2012
CERTIFICATIONS_______________________________________________________________________________________________
AHA HealthcareProvider: BLS (CPR/AED) Expiration:01/2017
CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS_____________________________________________________________________________
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI (Unit: 9A)
 Developed invaluableskills involvingprioritization,time management, assessment,documentation, coordination of care,
collaboration with other health care providers,medication administration,and adherenceto infection control protocols
 Identified and advocated for a potential victimof abuseregardinginvestigation and procurement of community resources
 Demonstrated a strongadherence to medical ethics through education and advocacy on behalf of cognitively impaired
patients and their legal inability to sign consentprior to surgical procedures
Leadership in Contemporary Nursing, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI (ICCU)
 Conducted research and implemented an evidence based project centered on medication education,patient
safety/satisfaction,and nursesatisfaction under the supervision of the ICCU Manager
 Conceptualized and communicated possiblequality improvement initiatives thatincluded:a high school/collegevolunteer
based sitter programfor patients requiringconstantobservation and consolidation oriented programchanges to EPIC
Community/Public Health Nursing, Fogarty Elementary School, South Providence, RI
 Counseled students experiencingphysical,emotional,and social issues (particularly related to abuseand mental health)
 Developed and implemented an evidenced based practiceprojectthat increased asthma related educational materialsand
awareness through independent research,as well as collaboration with the Department of Health’s Asthma Action Team
Pediatrics, Hasbro Children’s Hospital Psychiatric, Our Lady of Fatima Hospital Maternal Child Health, Memorial Hospital
Junior Medical-Surgical, Rhode Island Hospital Geriatric Nursing: Scallop Shell Nursing/Rehabilitation Center
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY_________________________________________________________________________________________
Internet Retailer, Founding Member and Co-owner of “OnlineAuction.com Store” and OLA.com Oct2010-Present
 Developed and assisted in managingthe creation of a LLC consignment and retail business
 Developed an aptitude for business ethics/practices,customer support/satisfaction, and organizational skills
URI Recycler Oct 2011-Oct2013
 Created, implemented, and oversawthe “Office Supply Exchange,” a web-based, interdepartmental communication
network designed to increasecollaboration and reducecampus waste, as well as campus sustainability education programs
 Provided genuine and friendly customer servicevia phone, and email
Office Assistant, Department of Health Beach Program, Providence, RI May 2012-Aug 2012
 Developed key organizational skillsparticularly centered on electronic programming of paper records (integrated over 20
years of paper documentation into an organized electronic system by name and location)
 Coordinated and designed up to date communication contactand owner information charts utilizingExcel and Word
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER HISTORY________________________________________________________________________
Habitatfor Humanity Greater Birmingham- Birmingham,Alabama March 2015
Triage Unit Aide- Women and Infants Hospital,ProvidenceRI June 2010-July 2010/ July 2011-Aug 2011
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ASSETS
 Intermediate Proficiency in Oral and Written Spanish
 Mastery of MicrosoftOffice,Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Proficiency with EPIC/LifeChart ChartingSystems
 14 Years of Experience with DCYF